Job Details

English Instructor, Composition (Part-Time)

Position Number: 6249108
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

English Instructor, Composition (Part-Time)

Salary: $42.03 - $84.07 Hourly
Location: Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Term-by-Term, Union
Division: Academic Foundations and Connections
Job Number: 2425-00220
Closing:

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire an

English

Instructor, Composition (Part-Time)
position. This is a term-by-term, union, exempt, and non or benefits-eligible position.

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year 2024-2025 and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

Instruct students in a classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
Provide student support through office hours and virtual options (phone, email, Zoom, etc.).
Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and technology as appropriate.
Structure classes and curriculum to correspond with the approved course and program learning outcomes, course content outlines, and formative and summative assessments.
Understand and abide by policies and procedures as required by the college, division, or department.
Convene classes on time and as scheduled.
Maintain evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enter grades and provide all necessary documentation for Incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines.
Understand and use the college's digital system using a college issued device.

Core Competencies

Understand or resonate with our department's commitment to:

See reading and writing as integral to the development of individuals as learners, thinkers, and participants in a democratic society;
Recognize that many students have had discouraging experiences with writing education and work to change the mindset of "being a bad writer'" and the expectation of what it means to be a "good writer";
Create authentic learning situations, both in-person and online, where students and teachers collaborate in the construction of meaningful educational experiences, and offer frequent opportunities for iterative learning based on interaction and responsive, respectful feedback;
Demonstrate to students that they belong and are valued;
Actively adapt or transform our materials and pedagogies to be anti-racist and to promote a learning environment in which all students can thrive;
Using high-quality materials, instructors' freedom to choose them, and students' ability to access and afford them;
Continually improve our teaching and keep up on developments in pedagogy and our personal fields of interest;
Serve students across the college, including students seeking transfer degrees, CTE certificates or enrichment, who are recent high school graduates, first-generation students, and returning adult learners.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in English or Composition/Rhetoric, MFA in Creative Writing, or master's degree in related field with a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours in the subject to be taught.
The ability to communicate effectively as a teacher and to operate as an effective member of a department team.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to support students in both Spanish and English highly desired.
Previous teaching experience in a related field.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents.

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial transcripts
If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents Required:

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service-connected pension.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Terms of Employment

All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
Requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Your official transcripts will need to be sent from the Registrar of your degree granting institution within 30 days of your hire.
CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employer Opportunity

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clackamascc/jobs/4950862/english-instructor-composition-part-time